Will Ferrell is expected to be in attendance at Elland Road when Leeds United take on Burnley, according to Beren Cross.
The Leeds Live journalist reported via X on the morning of the game (14 September) that the celebrity Whites investor is due to be there to watch Daniel Farke’s side.
It should be the Hollywood actor’s first Leeds game after plans to attend the Play Off final at Wembley in the summer [The Sun, 11 may] did not come through [Adam Pope, 24 May].
The 57-year-old joined a host of recognisable names as a minority investor in the club via 49ers Enterprises in May [The Athletic, 5 May].
Will Ferrell invests in Leeds United via 49ers Enterprises
Farke will hope that if the Anchorman star is in attendance this time the outcome will be more positive than the Southampton clash he wasn’t able to see in the summer.
Following another uncertain start to the season while the transfer window was still open the Whites appear to have found some rhythm after a pair of 2-0 wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City.
But relegated Burnley are expected to be one of their promotion rivals so the visit of Scott Parker’s side will be a test.
The 49ers investment group has attracted a host of names from various industries in the US, including recognisable figures from sports and from politics, but all will be eyeing a Premier League return and everything that brings.
